Gel Imaging System Upgrade for Biochemistry Research and Education
Official title: Gel Imager
Funded at California State University Sacramento · NIH-11365509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new gel imaging instrument will replace an aging system to improve detection sensitivity in protein and nucleic acid experiments used in both research and teaching.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Sacramento NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sacramento, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $66,031 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM164781-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11365509 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable; this is an equipment grant.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation or benefit from this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds a modern gel imaging system to replace a 20-year-old unit at California State University, Sacramento. With chemiluminescent, fluorescent, and colorimetric detection, the new instrument will enable more sensitive analysis of proteins and biomolecules. It supports ongoing research on aging, cardiovascular health, and the effects of pesticides on collagen expression, while also enriching hands-on learning in biochemistry courses. Three labs and undergraduate students will benefit from higher-quality data and more engaging, project-based learning experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: The upgrade could lead to clearer results in protein studies and safer, more effective teaching experiences for students.
How similar studies have gone: Upgrading imaging systems has shown to enhance data quality in biochemical research and education.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gonzalez, Monica Alejandra — California State University Sacramento
- Study coordinator: Gonzalez, Monica Alejandra
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.